Easy Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cooking the Chicken
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6 boneless chicken thighs with the skin left on
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2 grated garlic cloves
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3 green onions, keep the green and white parts apart
→ For the Sauce
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2 tbsp of gochujang (Korean chili paste)
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2 tbsp of sweet honey
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3 tbsp of rice vinegar
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1 tbsp of soy sauce
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1 tbsp of sesame oil
# Instructions:
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If the thighs still have bones, take them out but keep the skin attached
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Combine the grated garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, gochujang, and the white onion bits in a bowl and whisk well
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Rub the chicken evenly with the marinade, allowing it to absorb the flavors for at least 15 minutes
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Set the air fryer to 375°F and cook the thighs for 20 minutes, turning them over halfway through. Check for golden color and that the internal temp hits 165°F
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Heat oven to 425°F and bake the chicken for 30-35 minutes, flipping it halfway. Use the broiler in the last 3 minutes if you want crispy skin
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Sprinkle over the chopped green onion tops and plate it with some rice on the side
# Notes:
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To make the skin crispier, start with the skin facing the heat in the air fryer
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Don’t stack the chicken; place it in a single layer to cook evenly